GHA starting to bloom

[noobreefer2]

Currently my 75 gal tank is growing GHA. I set it up about 3 months ago the first algae that popped up was diatoms about a month later I started to see signs of GHA I popped a skimmer and refugium in for filtration. I also use carbon and a filter sock, the chaeto is living. My nitrates mostly stay around 10 ppm and phos 0 - 0.03. (Dont want to use vibrant because of chaeto.)

C.U.C:
2x mexican turbos
2x small nasarius
1x scarlet hermit crab
2x blue leg hermit crab
1x court jester goby

 

[GoldeneyeRet]

Looks great!

 

[old salt reefer]

Dam you is that a Orchid dottyback?(she sure is pretty) You didn't mention that in your list of life. Someday I'm going to have me one( next tank,yea that's it---honey I'm going to need another tank).

Funny I have GHA problems in a tank with gravel and Dinos in a bottonless tank. But I can kill the dinos with a UV sterilizer and after about a year all is fine.

 

[noobreefer2]

Livestock:
2x ocellaris clowns
2x red firefish
1x orchid dottyback
1x court jester goby
1x peppermint shrimp

 

[noobreefer2]

bump

 

[waleedreef]

can you get sea hare. she will eat all hair algae.
or u get mollies but you need to quarantine them to salt water for 1 week.

Dino X can also remove hair algae...

 

[noobreefer2]

Is dino x safe on chaeto? I dose chaetogro and think feeds the GHA I might get some trocus and stop dosing chaetogro...

 

[waleedreef]

algae fight algae. keep the chaeto.

check below instructions for DINO X; https://www.faunamarin.de/en/dino-x-remove-any-hairy-or-plague-type-algae/a-200040/

DINO X is a very strong and effective solution which removes any hairy or plague type algae growth and dinoflagellates in Reef Tanks. It treats algae outbreaks in reef aquariums without harming any corals.

Dosage recommendations and advice

• 5 ml Dino X per 100 L (26 gal) of aquarium water
• To prevent overdose, it is very important to calculate the exact volume of aquarium water.
• For heavy infestations and outbreaks, up to 6ml Dino X per 100 L (26 gal) can be dosed.
• High performance skimmer is recommended.
• Dosage should be repeated every 2 days until algae is completely eliminated.
• A general treatment period cannot be given due to many variables.
• Dinoflagellates can usually be treated with 10 dosages.
• Other algae can be treated with about 15 doses.
• Do not perform water changes during treatment period. Resume water change schedule after 1 week of last Dino X dose.
• Do not dose any trace elements during treatment period. Do not dose any mineral salts, amino acids, SPS food, or Balling Light Trace B Elements
• Do not use ozone or carbon during treatment period.
• Discontinue any kind of absorbing media such as GFO and PO4 removers.
• Run Fauna Marin Carb L immediately after last Dino X dose; follow recommended dosing instruction.

Note

• Dino X is NOT a treatment for cyano bacteria.
• When used correctly, Dino X is harmless to inverts and fish.
• Dino X should always be dosed in the evening or 1 hour AFTER main lighting has shut off.
  Photosynthesis of Zooanthellae algae is discontinued, ultimately allowing for optimal effect of Dino X Main lighting phase should be no longer than 6 hours daily.
• Set skimmer to skim wet and run 24/7.
• Water parameters can be adjusted with Balling Light or lime water. These do not affect Dino X performance.
• Pre-mixed Ca, Alk, Mg, solutions should be used with caution as these often contain additional trace elements.

 

[Webslinger]

the ugly algae stages last about a year